St. Patrick pauses in front of the viewing station during the 2012 Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day parade in Wappingers Falls.

It is hard to pass on House-made Charcuterie: Choose between charcuterie only or a platter that includes cheese. Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad was tossed with tiny sweet currants and roasted salted sunflower seeds with a lemon vinaigrette. Many wines by the glass are available, as are mixed drinks and beer, but be sure to take a moment to consider a house cocktail. The Jalisco Rose was composed of tequila, house-made grapefruit bitters and fresh grapefruit juice with a splash of chipotle-spiked simple syrup. Market Fish is an entree option, so be sure to ask your server what is available. Save room for dessert: House-made Malted Ice Cream was much like a malted shake on a warm summer's day.

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JAIPORE ROYAL INDIAN CUISINE

280 Route 22, Brewster; 845-277-3549

Appetizers include the Keema Samosa, which were two fried turnovers filled with a combination of ground lamb, green peas and spices. Chili Chicken was a sauté of tender pieces of chicken, onion and green bell peppers, swathed in a sweet chili sauce. Entrees included Fish Moilee, which was large pieces of tilapia simmered in a pale yellow sauce composed of coconut milk seasoned with a mild yellow curry. Lamb Biryani was chunks of lamb sautéed with a generous portion of onions until nicely browned. Breads include Poori, a large pillowy puff of bread. The Cheese Nut Naan was filled with a combination of paneer and minced nuts.

HURRICANE GRILL & WINGS

9 Raymond Ave., Poughkeepsie; 845-243-2222

Shutters, buoys and surfboards adorn the walls and there's even real sand out front. One whole side of the restaurant is open so that the huge square bar has both indoor and semi-outdoor seating. There's also a large patio area for al fresco dining. Hurricane has two-for-one drinks on everything at any time, with a diverse selection of draft beer. There are more than 30 flavors of sauces and rubs to choose from and pretty much anything on the menu can be seasoned the way you want it.

CHINA ROSE

1 Shatzell Ave., Rhinecliff; 845-876-7442

Vintage images of roses and dusky, polychromatic paintings and Oriental prints hang on the walls. For the Sake Margarita, rice wine is blended with traditional margarita flavors and all 16 ounces are served frozen, on the rocks or straight up. Other cocktails include the Mandarin Cosmopolitan, made with mandarin orange vodka and fresh lime juice, and the Sake Mojito with muddled mint, lime juice and a splash of soda. Standout dishes include Double Mushroom Chicken Soup, Walnut Shrimp and Bombay Fried Rice with curry. There's live music most weekend nights.

COLD SNAP COSMO

1.5 ounces Reyka vodka

1 ounce Solerno blood orange liqueur

.50-1 ounce blood orange juice

.50-1 ounce fresh lime simple syrup

Slice of blood orange, garnish

Combine all ingredients in a pint glass. Pack full with ice. Shake vigorously 20 times. Strain into a frozen ice glass. Garnish with a fresh blood orange slice on top of the ice.

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How does one criticize a movie about the life of Jesus? Christopher Spencer's film, produced by "Survivor" creator Mark Burnett and his wife, the actress Roma Downey, is a cut-down of the 10-hour History Channel series, and too often it plays like a TV movie. The noblest of intentions, but the execution is a little rickety. Stars Diogo Morgado, Amber Rose Revah, Greg Hicks. Directed by Christopher Spencer.

Rated: PG-13, intense, bloody depiction of the Crucifixion, some sequences of violence

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? Dutchess County St. Patrick's Day parade - North Street, Wappingers Falls. 1 p.m. March 1. 19th annual parade presented by Dutchess County St. Patrick's Parade Committee. Starts at North Street and proceeds on Main Street through the village and ends at Mesier Park. Traditional Irish food and music available at local establishments. For details, visit www.dcsppc.org

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